US Bridges

Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.1E 0.2N of Desoto · Structure no. 506850460000040

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCorliss G.5-16.6
CrossesCedar Creek Trib.
Location1.1E 0.2N of Desoto
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98057, -94.93683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Corliss G.5-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.